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Thomas Merton
‘A tidal wave of truths’: Thomas Merton on the power of the Mass reliving the crucifixion
March 31, 2024
The Mass wields enormous power through its connection to Christ’s death on the cross, wrote Thomas Merton, the American Trappist monk, writer, theologian and mystic. “O my God, with what might You sometimes choose to teach a man’s soul Your immense lessons!” Merton wrote in his memoir the Seven Storey Mountain about his spiritual journey
When I Was a Young Monk in Despair
February 07, 2021
My joy, my love, my anger and lust, my inner rages, are stepping stones to prayer. It is also my connection with others, for my path, while unique, is not that much different from most people's. In my prayer, I understand that when I am healed, or being healed — for it is a life-long journey — I grow in my desire to bring all others with me.
Morning Catholic must-reads: 04/10/17
October 04, 2017
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Morning Catholic must-reads: 19/01/17
January 19, 2017
A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Thomas Merton library donated to US prison
November 16, 2015
The 'resource and research centre' is housed in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel at prison in Shirley, Massachusetts
The Pope’s speech to Congress was superb
September 25, 2015
The Holy Father managed to deliver an address that challenged both sides of America's cultural divide
Book Review: Why Evelyn Waugh wanted Thomas Merton to shut up
April 02, 2015
The English literary master first championed the spirited Trappist monk and then grew tired of him
The Trappist who couldn’t be silenced
January 29, 2015
Thomas Merton was funny, daring and loquacious. That got him into trouble with the Church authorities, but it didn’t stop him becoming a great modern spiritual guide
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